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Hi there, looking to see if this is even possible for a loan originating in 2005/2006.

Background:

Was awarded some financial aid stuff from the school, from outside scholarships, but some was through a Sallie Mae loan (Federal loan)

Went to Cal State school for 3/4 of a year. Dropped out / kicked out for not attending.

My mom died a few weeks before school began in Sep 2005, hit a huge bout of depression and ended up drinking a lot, rushing a frat, then just stopped going to school altogether. Never diagnosed with anything, I didn't really know what to do.

Never went back to school from 2006-2010. Tried a couple of classes here and there at community colleges, but never stuck with them.

Married in 2014. Part of the deal is to go back to school, but I have only been able to take a few classes here and there because I cannot get Federal aid in any way. EFC is high, but I don't know if I am able to get any Federal loans since I am in default.

Rehabbing my current loan, had to apply for forbearance for a few months because I was unable to pay the full amount due each month. Currently on month 3 of repayments on time / early.

So, is there any way to find out how much my original loans were in the amount of and what types they were? I'd also like to know how much I originally owed the school as I have no documents from that entire process at my disposal. Also, should I contact the college to find out this info or will they be unable to give that info to me?